Fairgrounds Park

Fairgrounds Park
Racetrack at the Hagerstown Fairgrounds
Interactive map of Fairgrounds Park
TypeUrban park
LocationHagerstown, Maryland, United States
Coordinates39°38′43″N 77°42′24″W / 39.64522°N 77.7067843°W / 39.64522; -77.7067843
Area60 acres (24 ha)[1]
Opened1852 (as Hagerstown Fairgrounds)[2]
OperatorHagerstown Parks & Recreation[3]
StatusOpen
Hiking trailsFairgrounds Park Walking Trail, Hamilton Run Trail[4]
Public transit
Bus transport Washington County Transit: 114, 116 (at Fairground @ Potomac)[5]

Fairgrounds Park (formerly known as Hagerstown Fairgrounds) is an open land urban park restored from fairgrounds located off Cleveland Avenue in Hagerstown, Maryland, United States.

History

Hagerstown Race Track from its dining deck

Fairgrounds Park was once called Hagerstown Fairgrounds which operated from 1852 to 1980.[2] The Hagerstown Railway (later the Hagerstown & Frederick Railway,) served the fairgrounds with its urban loop line[6] which operated between 1896[7] and 1929. The stop was accessed by riders from all around the area for events at the grounds, the stop was one of the most used in Washington County.[6]

The site still features the large grandstand seating facility used during the fairgrounds' heyday especially when the Great Hagerstown Fair, a once popular agricultural showcase event, opened each year.[8]

Attractions

The park is home to Hagerstown BMX,[9] a biking track, Hagerstown Ice & Sports Complex,[10] a public indoor ice skating complex, and Fairground Softball Association[11] who play at softball fields on the premises. Fairgrounds Park also features walking trails.[4]

Events

The park also features several events throughout the year such as yearly fireworks display held around the American Independence Day (4 July) and the annual Hagerstown Hispanic Festival that celebrates the heritage of the fastest growing segment of Hagerstown and surrounding Washington County's population.[12][13] Fairgrounds Park is also home to the Fairgrounds 5K that features a 5,000 metre race or 1 or 2 mile walk.[14]

References

  1. ↑ "* City Life at a Glance". City of Hagerstown. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
  2. 1 2 Calhoun, Caleb (2015-09-24). "Fairgrounds Fest a step back in history for Hagerstown park". Herald-Mail Media. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
  3. ↑ "Parks & Recreation". City of Hagerstown. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
  4. 1 2 "Fairgrounds Park". City of Hagerstown. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
  5. ↑ "Schedules & Route Maps". Washington County Transit. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
  6. 1 2 "Interactive System Map". Hagerstown & Frederick Railway Historical Society. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
  7. ↑ Poor's Manual of Public Utilities. Lee, Higginson & Co. (published 1913). 1914. p. 757.
  8. ↑ Umstead, Matthew. "Hagerstown Fair historical exhibit brings back memories". Herald-Mail Media. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
  9. ↑ "Welcome to the Hagerstown BMX Track!". hagerstownbmx.com. Archived from the original on June 15, 2006. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Hagerstown Ice & Sports Complex". Retrieved 2026-07-28.
  11. ↑ "Hagerstown Fairground Softball Association". hagerstownfairgroundsoftball.com. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
  12. ↑ Kaitlin McCarthy, First Ever Hispanic Festival Takes Off In Washington County Archived 2008-03-15 at the Wayback Machine, Your4State.com, Published Sunday 16 September 2007, Retrieved October 2008.
  13. ↑ Joshua Bowman, Festival's growth reflects increase in local Hispanic population, Herald-Mail.com ONLINE, Published Sunday 20 September 2008, Retrieved 25 October 2008.
  14. ↑ Fairgrounds 5K Archived 2008-08-03 at the Wayback Machine, Hagerstown, MD - A Great Place to Live, Work, and Visit, Copyright 2004 The City of Hagerstown. Retrieved 25 October 2008.
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